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Sometimes I just don't understand my wife, Things to take to WCC |
DNHunt |
May 12 2004, 08:15 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
We've been talking about what to pack for our week in San Francisco. Gerry and I wanted to take our golf clubs but decided against it since there is only 1 day we don't already have plans for and space is kinda limited (We need a third trunk). Once we eliminated the golf clubs I was feeling pretty confident we could pack all the tools and spare parts and at least 1 change of clothes.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
So, the wife decides she needs chairs for the AX on Saturday. I agree that's a good idea since standing around all day will get old. I'm thinkin we'll find some cheap camp stools down there or something. Anyway, I don't see any threat to my packing plans. Wrong.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) She finds camp chairs with foot stools for 3.99 each on sale. Wife loves a bargain so she gets them and now she wants me to take them in the car.The 2 together are the size of my golf bag. So much for a change of clothes. If I get too ripe throw me in the pool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Dave |
ArtechnikA |
May 12 2004, 08:25 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
you can pack a surprising amount of stuff between the front of the passenger seat and the bulkhead. i can't recall the last time i actually needed a spare tire (okay - it might be a good idea for a long roadtrip, but then you need the jack and lug wrench too ...) But these cars hold A LOT.
when i attended the Portland, OR Parade we drove from San Diego straight through - with a (small) floor jack and complete detailing supplies for the conccours, track stuff for the autocross (2 helmets, various accessories...) and clothes for 2 for a week. soft-sided luggage is a must. (and i have it on good authority that they sell camp chairs in San Francisco too, and for $8 total investment, they could be left there... but that's irrelevant of course (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) |
Rocky |
May 12 2004, 08:30 AM
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From the cockpit Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 24-March 04 From: Gig Harbor,WA Member No.: 1,845 |
OK Dave, wife in the trunk, golf bag in passanger seat and chuck the chairs.
Glad I could help. Tim (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
DNHunt |
May 12 2004, 08:41 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Tim
I better not try that approach. I'll be the one that ends up in the trunk (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
boxstr |
May 12 2004, 08:53 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Taking the Jeep and a tow dolly with a car. I should have plenty of room to rent out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Drop them off Dave and I will take them down for you.
If you know which courses you are going to play, you might call ahead and find out if they have rental clubs, best way to go for a short trip and no room. CCLINPISTOLPACKINMAMA |
Mueller |
May 12 2004, 08:54 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
you could always UPS the items not needed for the actual driving trip down here so that you don't have to worry about packing them in the car.....
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Howard |
May 12 2004, 09:14 AM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None |
Golf clubs?
Great idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Someone local get us a time. Clothes? We don't need no estinkin clothes! Should we start another topic? My wife is verrrry understanding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
Jenny |
May 12 2004, 09:44 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
How tall (or short) is your wife? I always pack a TON of stuff, but I compensate by stashing a lot of it in a duffle bag underneath my feet. Just sit indian style. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Shove the chairs in the trunk, and everything that needed to be moved around infront of her feet. She's gotta sacrifice some leg room for her chairs with ottomans. Jen |
Red-Beard |
May 12 2004, 10:17 AM
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"Ya canna change the laws of Physics" Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,124 Joined: 11-February 03 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 288 Region Association: None |
Where is your spare tire?
I moved the spare to the alternate rear position. With the wood shelf and the spare tire moved, the front trunks fit so much stuff. I fit 3 901 transmissions with some room to spare in the front trunk. With spare in the back, a smaller camp chair fits cross wise in the rear trunk. I repack my tools into rollable cloth tool holders instead of large bulky tool boxes. This way they fit with the spare in the back, along with oil and other essential. If you think there may be rain. Put plastic in the bottom of the front trunk and fold over the luggage. Take 2 small bags and put them on the sides of the passenger foot well. This will allow you to place a duffle bag on top and still give your wife maximum leg room. |
Demick |
May 12 2004, 10:31 AM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Just take one chair - for her - you want to make sure she is comfortable. You won't need a chair. I used to bring chairs to autocrosses, but stopped because I almost never used them. You'll either be working or driving the whole day. The only exception is lunch.
Demick |
DNHunt |
May 12 2004, 12:58 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Actually the cars are for the wife and the daughter. They're flying down. My son is riding shotgun with me and he's about 5' 11 so there's not much room there. We'll find a way to make it work. I just had a hard time with the thought process. Oh well. Gotta go fix an exhaust leak or we aren't going anywhere.
Dave |
mike_the_man |
May 12 2004, 01:28 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Just remember this: Women are crazy! After you get that through your head, everything they do makes so much more sense. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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fiid |
May 12 2004, 02:42 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
You need one of these:
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/product.as...t_id=11&sku=675 Someone handy with photoshop?? Fiid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) |
East coaster |
May 12 2004, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 28-March 03 From: Brigantine, NJ Member No.: 487 Region Association: None |
If I read your title correctly, then I assume that sometimes you DO understand your wife. That's what I find scary! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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rezron |
May 12 2004, 10:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 25-December 02 From: Mason City, Iowa Member No.: 10 |
I've got a factory 4 bolt compact spare (never been on the ground) if it helps anybody gain more space!
rezron |
PatW |
May 12 2004, 11:49 PM
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Wassup? Group: Benefactors Posts: 565 Joined: 19-February 03 From: Rocklin, CA Member No.: 317 Region Association: Northern California |
Not long ago the wife stuffed two chairs. Pup Tent. 36mm Camara w/accessories. Binoculars. Six-Pack of Beer. Sandwiches. Six-Pack of soda. Radio with speakers. Ice, Cups, and everything else she could think of and off we want to watch WSB at Laguna Seca.
I bitched and moned about all the sh!t I had to pack in my 914. Then when we got there I had to lug the 40lb cooler she had to pack up on the hill above turn four, along with everything else I brought. As we got settled she asked me if I wanted grapes, Ice tea, soda with ice, BEER, ham & cheese sandwiches. I tuned in the race on the local broadcast. She thought of everything. I told her if I ever complain again about how much she obssess about packing. To just remind me about Laguna Seca. She's still a packrat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Pat |
maf914 |
May 13 2004, 07:09 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
You really can pack a lot of stuff into a 914 if you plan carefully. My one gripe is that you can't get much of a cooler into one though. But I've put a small one in the front trunk (with spare in place) or on the passenger side floor (with passenger).
Mike |
ArtechnikA |
May 13 2004, 07:24 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(maf914 @ May 13 2004, 05:09 AM) ...you can't get much of a cooler into one though. ... i bet one of these would fit between the seats... (it's 7-1/2" w) i used one in the cab of the truck(s) on my move(s) East and having immediate access to something cold can be very refreshing on a long drive. the cold space isn't huge but if you replace what you take out right away, it'll be cold enough when you need it... just a thought... Attached image(s) |
blabla914 |
May 13 2004, 09:41 AM
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I like primer Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 1,740 Region Association: None |
"I fit 3 901 transmissions with some room to spare in the front trunk."
Red Beard, you're my kind of guy. Once I got the offer that I could strip a 914 that was badly rusted for whatever I wanted , for free. The catch was my 914 was my only car! You should have seen the guys face when I got all the mechanicals except engine and tranny in my car. In hind sight it was really stupid since the car didn't stop or turn very well at all. I made a separate trip for the doors. Kelly |
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